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Chapter 35: Call of the Crusaders
Canterlot High: Main halls
Today is Autumn's first official day of school and she was very excited for it.
To prepare for this, Lucky got her a book bag and some school supplies while Celestia added her name to the student records. There were a few issues with this due to not knowing Autumn's age or what last name should be added, so Celestia, Luna, and Lucky thought to add Novablitz as her last name. Also they thought to add her as a freshmen as well since this'll be her first year and because she was a little younger than Crimson and Sonic.
This morning Autumn and the boys were at their lockers to make sure they had their books for their classes. "So Autumn, are you ready for your first year?" Crimson asked. "I am. I'm a little nervous too." Autumn admitted while shutting her locker.
"Hey it'll be alright. Me and Sonic were nervous during our first day here too, but we've had our friends to help us get through it." Crimson assured. Autumn smiled a little from hearing that before replying, "Thanks Crimson. I'm also a little nervous because you, me, and Sonic won't be in the same classes." She said with a small frown.
Sonic then placed his hand on her shoulder before giving her a smile, "You'll be fine. I'm sure you'll make some friends on your first day and they'll help you with whatever you need. Plus we'll see you at lunch, so you don't really need to worry because you are never far from us."
Hearing that made Autumn's smile come back, she then nodded to Sonic before the bell rang and it was time for them to go to their classes. "We'll see you later Autumn. Keep that map we gave you for the school and do your best, okay?" Crimson said while walking off. "I will." Autumn replied while doing the same.
Canterlot High: First Period
Arriving at her first class which was history, Autumn entered through the classroom and was greeted by Ms. Cheerilee. "Hello there Autumn, welcome to history. Oh before you take your seat would you like to introduce yourself?" She asked with a smile.
Autumn looked at the rest of the class and felt very nervous, but then she took a breath and nodded before turning to the rest of the students. "Hello everyone. My name is Autumn Novablitz. It's nice to meet all of you and I hope we can become friends." She said. "Novablitz? Wait are you related to Crimson and Sonic?" Applebloom asked. Autumn went wide eyed from hearing that before answering, "Well, they did find me and allowed me to stay with them. I don't know why I wanted to be with them, but I did and I'm gratefully that they would let me attend this school."
"Oh, okay then. It's nice to meet you too Autumn." Applebloom replied with a smile. "We can wait to get to know you." Sweetie Belle added. "Do you have any special talents or any interesting magically abilities?" Scootaloo added with curiosity.
Autumn was about to answer until Cheerilee interrupted, "Girls, she's new here and this is her first day, let's be patient with what surprises Autumn has and focus on class." She said. The Crusaders became quiet from hearing that and apologized for putting any pressure on Autumn. Autumn didn't really mind that and didn't really think about what she could do, but before she could think further Cheerilee asked her to take her seat.
Autumn nodded before sitting next to the Crusaders. "Hi, I'm Applebloom." She introduced herself. "I'm Sweetie Belle." Introducing herself as well. "Scootaloo." Scootaloo added, doing the same. "Nice to meet you." Autumn replied.
"Ugh, the new girl doesn't seem that special." Diamond Tiara said with a smug tone. "Totally, but let's just see what she's capable of before we come it and make it fail." Silver Spoon replied with Tiara nodding with a smirk.
"Okay class, today is a very interesting day not just because we have a new student, but because of what lesson we're going to learn." Cheerilee said with excitement while the students moaned and Autumn didn't have a clue what they did.
While writing on the chalkboard Cheerilee began the lesson. "Okay Students, can anyone tell me why the world is so unique and the people living on it?" She asked. Autumn raised her hand up before Cheerilee noticed it, "Autumn."
"Well... I've only been on this world for a week and so far it's very amazing. I don't know much about it yet, but so far I know that everyone has something that makes them special in there own ways. Our world is apart of something bigger then all of us. No matter how you look at it, we should all live life to the fullest and the time we have. That's what Crimson and Sonic told me a week ago and I think it sums up what we all do each day." Autumn replied while intertwining her hands and going deep with every word she said.
Everyone went wide eyed from hearing that, even Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon before Cheerilee replied. "Wow... Um, okay...that's one way to put it. Thank you Autumn." She said kindly with a small touch of awkwardness before Autumn sat back down.
"Wow, did those boys get that from a manga or something?" Tiara said before her and Silver began to snicker. "What's a manga?" Autumn asked. Hearing that made Tiara and Silver laugh while Autumn felt a little uncomfortable before looked at her book with a small frown.
Canterlot High: Hallways
After first period ended Autumn walked through the halls to get to her next class before the Crusaders caught up to her. "Hey Autumn, wait up." Scootaloo called out. Autumn turned around and noticed them before she continued walking.
"That was some very deep poetry back there." Sweetie Belle complimented. "Thanks." Autumn replied with slight sadness. "Hey, what's wrong?" Applebloom asked with concern. "It's those girls from class and what they said to me." Autumn answered. "Oh. You shouldn't let Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon get under your skin, they've done it to us all the time and we've managed to deal with it." Applebloom added with kind tone.
Autumn smiled a little before a idea came into Scootaloo's mind, "Hey do you want to join the Crusaders?" She asked Autumn. "The Crusaders?" Autumn asked with a raised eyebrow. "It's the name of our group where we're uncovering what our true destinies are." Sweetie answered. "Yeah, you wanna join? We can totally help you uncover what your true destiny is." Applebloom offered.
Autumn was a little unsure about that, especially after what happened. "I don't know girls." Autumn said. Seeing how Autumn was upset, the Crusaders began thinking about something to cheer her up until something through the halls gave it to them. "The Talent Show!" The Crusaders yelled.
"Autumn, you should try out for the Talent Show tonight." Scootaloo said with a big smile. "What do people do there?" Autumn questioned. "A talent show is where you do something you enjoy and you face against a big crowd and show them what you're made of." Scootaloo answered.
Autumn began to wonder about that before Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon appeared. "What's she's made of, is dust." Tiara said. "Totally. Besides, what can she do that's better then anything else?" Silver asked. "Well...I can...I..." Autumn said, struggling to speak. "Ha, see. She can't even make a comeback. Well it's alright, it happens to anyone and I hope you do enter so that I can beat you with what me and Silver Spoon have." Tiara said, making Autumn feel worse about herself.
The Crusaders then stood for her, "Hey, don't talk to her like that!" Applebloom said firmly. "Oh you're right. I'm sorry Autumn, sorry that you don't have any talent." Tiara said before her and Silver walked off. Autumn never knew some people would be this cruel to her and she had no idea how to deal with it. The Crusaders turned around and saw Autumn's frown before helping her, "Don't listen to them. You are you Autumn, never forget that." Sweetie Belle said. "She's right. Plus if you want, you could enter the Talent Show and prove to Diamond Tiara that you've got something special." Applebloom added.
Autumn's frown did fade from hearing that, but she did feel a little better before gaining some determination. "Yeah, I'll enter, but I need to know what I can do that's special to me." She said. "Well think about it, for now we need to get to class before any of us get into trouble." Scootaloo suggested before the four of them ran to Second Period.
Canterlot High: Outer Fields
After fourth period it was now lunch time, but before Autumn could go to the cafeteria the Crusaders appeared behind her as she putting away her books in her locker and turned around. "AH! Where did you guys come from?" Autumn said, startled from the girls' sudden appearance.
"Autumn, we're gonna help you find your talent. Come with us." Applebloom said before Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo took Autumn's hands and the four of them went outside to determine what she could do. The first option was juggling, so Sweetie Belle gave Autumn some balls and showed her what she needed to do. Following the example Autumn began to juggle the balls, and it began to work until she couldn't keep up with the speed and the balls landed on her head.
The second option was art, so the Crusaders placed out a white painting stool and gave Autumn some paint before she began to make a drawing. A few minutes later after she was done the Crusaders looked at her work and saw that she drew a bunny next to a tree. It was okay, but not really what Autumn was looking for.
The third option was performing magic tricks, so Autumn dressed up as a magician and tried the classic pull a rabbit of of the hat. As she was doing this she did did indeed pulled a rabbit out, but then hundreds came out and Autumn began to run in terror while the Crusaders sighed before running off to help her.
Ten minutes later the Crusaders and Autumn were sitting on the benches thinking what else they could do. "Well that went very well." Applebloom said sarcastically. "Maybe there's still time for-" Scootaloo said before getting interrupted. "It's alright girls. Maybe it's best for me to not go to the talent show at all since there's nothing here that fits me." Autumn said.
"Autumn..." Sweetie Belle said with concern. "Let's just clean up a little before the bell rings for class." Autumn said while gathering up the paint equipment. The Crusaders thought that too as they helped her out. The trio then went to go put everything back to where it was and left Autumn alone.
"*Sigh* maybe I don't have anything to give." Autumn said to herself before she unknowingly began singing softy while walking back into the school.
Autumn: I've never walked through these halls before.
I've never been in and out of every door, oh-whoa-oh.
There's a lot in this school that I don't know. In a class, a test is a test. Will I make it like the rest?
Or is it better for me to go?
I know there's more that's out there.
And I just haven't found it yet.
I know there's more that's out there.
More people I haven't met.
This school is full of people.
But still I don't belong.
They dream of sharing and I don't know what is wrong.
Maybe I'm better off alone.
Will I find what I'm lookin' for.
If I just do it on my own?
I know there's more that's out there.
Something to fill this hole inside.
I know there's more that's out there.
And I'm not afraid to try.
There's only so much the school can offer.
And I know I can't be right.
But I know there's more that's out there.
And I'll find it in the light.
Beyond these rooms, beyond these halls.
So much to learn, I can't see it all.
There's something out there callin' me.
And it's a mystery that I can't wait to see.
'Cause I know there's more that's out there.
Another part, another way.
And I know there's more that's out there.
And I'll find out someday!
I'll find out someday...
After singing, Autumn went to her locker to get a book for fifth period and after closing it she turned around and noticed the Crusaders with speechless expressions. "Are you girls okay?" Autumn asked. "That...was...amazing! Autumn who taught you how to sing like that?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"No one. I just sang what I was thinking." Autumn replied. "That's what you can do Autumn, sing at the Talent Show." Applebloom suggested. Autumn went wide eyed from hearing that before she thought about it and smiled. "Was my singing really good?" She asked. "You bet! You have a angel's voice." Scootaloo pointed out.
Autumn turned her smile into a warm one from hear that and agreed to sing at the Talent Show.
Canterlot High: Talent Show
Later on at night at the school, all the students were there to see the talent show.
The Mane Eight, Crimson, Sonic, and Lucky were there too to see what the freshmen were doing and mostly what Autumn was going to do. "I can't wait to see what Autumn is gonna do." Sonic said with a smile. "Me too, I bet she put a lot of thought into it." Crimson replied with a smile.
On stage now was Snips and Snails doing a magic act using a rabbit, however it didn't work out because Snails forgot to bring the carrots for the rabbits and Snails chased after him because he forget. Back stage Autumn was getting a little nervous because she was up next along with the Crusaders.
"I really don't know if I can do this." Autumn said with a nervous tone. "Sure you can. You'll do great Autumn, we believe in you. Plus we're gonna help you after we've spent two hours practicing this song. So there really shouldn't be anything to worry about." Sweetie said with a assuring voice while Applebloom and Scootaloo smiled at Autumn.
Autumn returned it and asked about their strange costumes. Sweetie Belle mentioned that they made it themselves and that they hoped everyone with like her look.
"Next up is the Crusaders." Luna called out.
Going up on stage, Autumn and the Crusaders faced the crowd with Scootaloo on drums, Applebloom and Sweetie Belle on guitars, and Autumn being lead singer with a white tank top, blue jeans, yellow boots, a pearl bracelet, and a yellow heart symbol over her left eye. The crowd was a little surprised to see them like that, but they were curious before Scootaloo began to tap on the drums and others began playing their instrumentals while Autumn began singing.
Autumn: I'm the kinda girl who doesn't say a word.
Who sits at the curb and waits for the world.
But I'm about to break out, about to break out, I'm like a crook TONIGHT.
I caught you staring at me and I wasn't thinking clearly and now I'm like a bee and I'm hunting for the honey, and I'm kinda shy but your super fly yeah I could be your Kryptonite.
All: Like oh!
Autumn: Light my body up baby like a matchstick.
All: Oh!
Autumn: And hit the gas quick.
Ready or not here I come, where you at?
The night is young.
In the crowd.
The music's loud.
But I will find you.
Ready or not here I come.
I like your smile do you like our song?
Just sing it, lalalalalalala and I will find you.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
Hello my name is...nice to meet you.
I think you're famous, where have I seen you?
You'll be my prince and I'll be the princess living in a fairy tale.
We could have a palace right next to Oprah.
37 cars and a yacht down in Boca.
Take me away where ever you say, yeah we could be setting sail.
All: Like oh!
Autumn: Light my body up baby like a matchstick.
All: Oh!
Autumn: And hit the gas quick.
Ready or not here I come, where you at?
The night is young.
In the crowd.
The music's loud.
But I will find you.
Ready or not here I come.
I like your smile do you like my song?
Just sing it, lalalalalalala and I will find you.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
Ready or not here I come here I come.
You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs.
You and me dance from the night to the dawn.
Ready or not here I come boy it's on.
Ready or not here I come here I come.
You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs.
You and me dance from the night to the dawn.
Ready or not here I come boy it's on.
Ready or not here I come, where you at?
The night is young.
In the crowd.
The music's loud.
But I will find you.
Ready or not here I come.
I like your smile do you like my song?
Just sing it, lalalalalalala and I will find you.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
After Autumn was finished singing the Crusaders stopped playing before they all stared at the crowd. Everyone was speechless and had not idea what to do, until Crimson and Sonic began clapping and everyone else followed them up to show the girls that they were amazing.
Autumn and the Crusaders smiled from the crowd cheering for them, even Celestia and Luna were clapping too, not to mention Silver Spoon but she stopped when Diamond Tiara looked at her. The girls then exited off stage before Celestia began to determine who was going to win.
"Okay everyone, settle now. After witnessing all of those unique and unexpected performances, I believe the winner of this year's Talent Show is..." Celestia said with checking the papers. "Autumn and the Crusaders!" She cheered before everyone else cheered. Autumn, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo cheered as well. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were shocked about this before grunting.
The four girls went up on stage where Luna gave each of them a medal before the girls went back stage. "I can't believe we won." Autumn said with excitement. "Yeah, but mostly it was all you Autumn." Applebloom said. "But without your help I would've never been able to perform. Thank you girls." Autumn replied warmly.
The Crusaders smiled warmly at Autumn before they gave her a hug. This was something Autumn never expected, but she closed her eyes and accepted it. A few minutes later they separated before Crimson and Sonic appeared with Lucky. "Autumn that was incredible, we've never heard you sing before." Crimson said with joy.
"Yeah, I guess I have a natural voice." Autumn replied. " You sure do. Hey, maybe you, me, and Crimson could form a little band someday or you could join the Rainbooms with us?" Sonic asked. Autumn went wide eyed from hearing that before replying, "Yeah, I'll think about that."
"Honey, you were amazing. I'm so proud of you." Lucky said kindly. Autumn smiled from hearing that before she went up to Lucky and hugged her. Lucky was stunned from this before hugging back with Crimson and Sonic coming in to join them.
The four of them broke their group hug a few minutes later before Applebloom spoke, "Hey Autumn, do you wanna go get some milkshakes to celebrate?" She asked. "Why?" Autumn asked with a raised eyebrow. "Why? Because we're friends." Applebloom replied with some confusion. "Friends?" Autumn wondered. "Autumn you should join them. Friends hang out together, laugh, talk, and enjoy being together." Crimson explained.
Autumn then got the message before her and the Crusaders went to Sugar Cube Corner with the boys coming along to bring them back home when they're done. Lucky smiled in the background before a thought came to her, "Autumn... She's a wonder."
End of Chapter 35.
I hope you all enjoyed this.
The songs here were What More is Out There from Friendship Games, and the second is Ready or Not by Bridgit Mendler. I do not own these songs and I had changed up the lyrics just a little so that they would fit with Autumn.
Also for those you are wondering a little, I thought that Autumn's personality is mixed between Yui from SAO and Xion from Kingdom Hearts with a few additions.
Next chapter will come soon and let's all be prepared for 2.8 when it comes out.
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